Two fingers on the back of the bat

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Ankesh Kumar
Ankesh Kumar Asked 13 years ago

My hand are a trifle small so i use my index as well as my middle finger in the shake hand grip for extra stability 

Is this wrong and should i completely alter my style and start from scratch?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Ankesh,

It is better to only use the one finger on the back of the bat.  When you use two you limit the use of your wrist.  Try it with one finger.  You will feel like you are losing some control but you will get used to it.


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Ankesh Kumar

Ankesh Kumar Posted 13 years ago

thanks a lot

Ankesh Kumar

Ankesh Kumar Posted 13 years ago

another question coach

how  do you counter a fast serve placed in the forehand region placed deep(near the corner) and having side spin 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
Like with all long serves the best option is to topspin the ball.  If you get a good contact with your topspin you will be able to negate the spin on the serve.


Ankesh Kumar

Ankesh Kumar Posted 13 years ago

thanks a lot

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